Padayani is like Theyyam in north Kerala.
In northern Kerala, Theyyam is a popular ritual dance.
Performers of Theyyam belong to the lower caste community,
and have an important position in Theyyam.
The performers of Theyyam belong to the lower caste community,
and have an important position in Theyyam.
The performers of Theyyam belong to the lower class community,
and have an important position in Theyyam.
Theyyam is a famous ritual art form
that originated in North Kerala which brings to life the great stories of our State.
The people of these districts consider Theyyam itself as a channel to a God and they thus seek blessings from Theyyam.
Theyyam can also be described as a form of worship consisting of
rituals, colorful costumes and divine dance through which the gods are appeased and honoured.
Beautification of the site includes installation of two sculptures of Theyyam created using laterite on the beach
and a shed the walls of which are adorned with murals created by artisans from Nilambur.